One Step Ahead Challenge 2026
Our One Step Ahead 6 week activity challenge commences on 20th May. The challenge sees participants join as small teams and earn points for all forms of movement, competing to earn the top spot on the leaderboard. This year, throughout the challenge we will travel between our offices, around the world and back again. Build healthy habits, stay motivated, and enjoy some friendly competition!
20th May – 30th June
Three simple steps
Register
Join in no time! Just click the link below and choose your challenge.Register
Download our app
Download our app to add your progress as soon as your challenge begins. Prefer not to use our app? Log in on desktop instead!
Get moving
Sync your tracker and as soon as your challenge begins. Then all you need to do is start moving, and feel the benefits!
Made for everyone!
This challenge is designed to work for everyone.
You can add progress from any activity you like, making it easier than ever to get involved.
We use a points based leaderboard with a weighted system to keep things fair and fun:
• Distance-based activities (like walking, running, cycling) contribute to our total miles and leaderboard points
• Time-based activities (like yoga, HIIT, or gym sessions) earn points on the leaderboard
However you choose to move, it all counts – and every bit of progress helps the team go further.
Here's how it works:
Set your personal goal for the month
Choose a distance that suits you. Whether you’re just getting started or already active, this challenge is about building sustainable habits that work for you.
Track your progress
Log your activity easily through the app or website. Your movement automatically updates your personal progress and contributes to the overall challenge distance. Download the app to connect to your fitness apps to automatically update your progress!
Contribute to the group journey
Every step logged helps us hit our goal of travelling around the World
Leaderboard fun
Check out the group leaderboard to see where you stand. Keep moving to stay at the top!
Get competitive
Join or create a team and go head-to-head to see who can top the teams leaderboard!
Give back
For everyone who takes part, a tree will be planted - making your movement count towards a greener future. In addition, should we reach our goal number of points across the challenge, we will make a donation to a charity selected by our participants.
The power of movement
Even a short 10-minute break from your screen can help to:
⚡ Lift your energy
🧠 Improve focus
💚 Support your mental wellbeing
Small breaks can have a big impact.
Are you ready?
Let’s have some fun and get moving, together!
FAQs
I’ve logged in and can’t see my challenge.
It is likely you’ve logged into the app using a different email address to the one used to register.
Please sign out and sign back in using the same email address you used to sign up.
If your challenge still isn’t there please contact us.
I’m not receiving the code to sign in to the app
This usually means the eamil has been filtered into your junk or spam folder by your organisation’s email system.
Please have a quick check of your junk/spam folder – it’s often there.
If not, please contact us.
How do I add my progress?
Once your challenge begins please click “Add Progress” and you’ll be able to sync to a tracker or enter your steps/miles/km manually.
Can I change my personal goal?
Yes, you can do this in the app by clicking “Change goal”
We're here to help!
Need assistance? Contact the Race At Your Pace team, and they’ll be happy to help with any questions or support you need.